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Rollingstone is a small town of 601 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $87,000
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rollingstone stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rollingstone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rollingstone city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.0
Rollingstone's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rollingstone costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rollingstone, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$214,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rollingstone's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.8 /100k
Property Crime
1414.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rollingstone is served primarily by Rollingstone Community School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rollingstone, MN
National Avg
School District
Rollingstone Community School
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rollingstone sees average highs of 22.9°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Rollingstone's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rollingstone roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $214,200 and median rent is $663/month.
Rollingstone's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1414.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rollingstone are operated by Rollingstone Community School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rollingstone, MN has a population of 601, a median household income of $87,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rollingstone averages 22.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Rollingstone, Minnesota is 601 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rollingstone: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $214,200, median household income $87,000, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rollingstone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
